Which types of home sell most often in Marple and The Bridge?

We think your ideal home says a lot about you. If the world were your oyster, would you go for something Victorian, Georgian, a duplex apartment, new build house, or maybe a farm? Given that we live in Marple and The Bridge, obviously our choices are somewhat limited by reality, but what are the hottest types of property and what does this mean for sellers?

The time it takes to sell your home depends on three principal things; price, condition and location. Price is the most important factor and where you set it will directly affect how long your home takes to sell. It is worth being aware of reasonably significant differences in average time-to-sell across the country so you can manage your expectations. For example, data released by Post Office Money showed that the average time on the market in Bristol is currently 61 days compared with 77 days in Leeds, 84 days in Brighton and 111 days in London.

In Marple and The Bridge, the most common type of property is a 3 bed house. In fact, 48.2 per cent of all families in the area live in such a home. We see a lot of this kind of property come onto the market, but more compact homes are also in high demand, particularly in more central areas. One of the best things about our area is the broad variety of homebuyers all looking for their own perfect next home.

We know the most common type of property in Marple and The Bridge, but which kind of home changes hands most often? Unfortunately, the Land Registry does not tell us the bedroom count of homes that have sold, so we only know whether they were flats, terraces, semis or detached homes. As such, we can see that it is semi-detached homes which transact most frequently.

Buy-to-let landlords will want to pay extra attention to local demographics and the most sought-after property types. The most popular property types will rent faster than other ones because of demand, which means they will also command a higher rental premium. It is also worth understanding the factors which affect your market seasonally like graduates starting their first job.

So we know that semi-detached homes are sold most often in Marple and The Bridge but most families live in a 3 bed house. In reality, we have a vast cross-section of home-buyers always looking for the perfect next home. If you are looking for someone who understands the market to help ensure you get the optimum price when you come to sell, please get in touch with us by giving us a ring on 0161 427 0755.

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This blog follows the property and buy to let market in Marple, The Bridge, Mellor and Compstall. You’ll find insight, commentary and analysis that relates specifically to SK6, along with the latest investment deals from all agents in the area.

jonathan hyde – the author

I have always worked in property and originally opened and head up Julian Wadden Marple. I am passionate about our area, so if you have any property related questions, whether buying, selling, letting out or just curious about what’s happening this very moment in the Marple, Marple Bridge, Mellor and Compstall property market then just pop into my office, alternatively call or e-mail me. I look forward to hearing from you and having a chat.